Ex-Porto man doesn't want Mourinho to leave Benfica: ideal manager | OneFootball

The name of José Mourinho continues to be strongly linked with Real Madrid, and the possibility of the coach leaving Benfica at the end of the season is once again gaining momentum in Spain. However, not all former merengue icons seem enthusiastic about that scenario. Iker Casillas addressed the issue and made his opinion clear on who should take charge of Real Madrid next season.

“And, if you ask me, I would hire Xabi Alonso again”, he said during a Movistar event.

The former “Merengues” goalkeeper went even further in explaining why he believes the former Spanish midfielder is a better fit for the project. “For me, the ideal coach Madrid had was Xabi Alonso, he was the perfect coach, always giving him continuity and confidence”, added the former goalkeeper, who also played for Porto.

Iker Casillas also played down the problems he experienced with Mourinho during the Portuguese coach’s spell with Los Blancos. “I have absolutely no problem with being asked about Mourinho, I don’t mind, we went through a difficult period, it is what it is, but it’s in the past now”, he said, recalling the time when he lost his starting spot to Diego López.

The statements come at a time when reports continue to emerge in Spain about a possible rapprochement between Mourinho and Real Madrid, a scenario that continues to be closely followed at Benfica.

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